Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/01/26
Applications Due: 10/15/26
Vacancy ID: 226113
Position Information
NY HELPSYes
55-b/c EligibleNo
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleHealth Program Administrator 1 - 51480
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary Grade23
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $90582 to $114585 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
InternshipNo
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County Albany
Street Address Planning and Licensure/Bureau of Public Need Review
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower, Room 1805
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12237
Job Specifics
Duties Description The Bureau of Public Need within the Center for Licensure, Planning, and Finance reviews Certificate of Need (CON) applications to ensure that proposed health care services will benefit the communities that applicants serve. The CON process governs the establishment, construction, and renovation of health care facilities, such as hospitals and diagnostic and treatment centers across New York State. The CON process promotes the delivery of high-quality health care and ensures services are aligned with community needs. The Health Program Administrator 1 in the Bureau of Public Need will review CON applications to develop recommendations using the following: Interpret and evaluate documentation and data to ensure program compliance. Gather, analyze, and interpret data from the Department’s data sources and other sources, build the bureau’s collection of data to determine health care utilization trends focused on health planning. Identify pertinent issues in applications for bureau and division leadership. Develop written reports while collaborating with other program staff and make recommendations regarding the licensure of health care facilities. Offer improvements to internal bureau review policies and procedures. Participate in ongoing educational needs, training, and guidance for staff.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one or more years of permanent or contingent permanent service as a Health Program Administrator 1, SG23 OR Current NYS employee with one or more years of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a salary grade at or above G21 and eligible for transfer via Section 52.6 or Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in interpreting language related to health planning and health care utilization. Ability to work with data sets and mapping software. Excellent written communication skills. Understanding of the regulatory process.
Additional Comments When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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How to Apply
Name Human Resources Management Group, PC/HPA1/51480
Telephone 518-486-1812
Fax 518-473-3395
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference PC/HPA1/51480 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, PC/HPA1/51480, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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